Description
A refreshing and tangy strawberry lemonade perfect for hot summer days. This easy recipe combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tartness of lemons for a deliciously balanced drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and 1 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the seeds.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, substitute half of the water with sparkling water.
- You can also use frozen strawberries for a chillier drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, homemade lemonade, easy lemonade recipe